Friday 15 September 2017 20:02, UK
The family of ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle have appealed for information on his whereabouts after being unable to contact him.
According to Lancashire Police, Carlisle was last seen by a family member on the Flag Market area of Preston at about 2.30pm on Thursday, although he may have travelled to Manchester.
The 37-year-old was last seen wearing a black zip up jacket, a black t-shirt, blue jeans and Nike trainers and is described as afro-caribbean, six foot four inchs, slim build, with tattoos on his arms.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve Holgate said: "We are extremely concerned about Clarke and we would urge anyone who sees him or knows where he is to get in touch with us.
"We would also appeal directly to Clarke himself to contact us if he sees this appeal to let us know he is safe."
Ex-QPR and Bradford defender Carlisle is a former chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).
Carlisle, who has spoken about his history of mental health issues, launched the Clarke Carlisle Foundation for Dual Diagnosis in 2015.
The mental health charity was set up to help people suffering from a co-existing (co-occurring) substance misuse and mental health disorder.
Carlisle helped Burnley gain promotion to the Premier League in 2009 and also played for Leeds United and Watford among others during a 16-year professional career.
Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting 0235 of September 15.
Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
